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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 159.66 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 159.66 and 104.30 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 159.66 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/159.66 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 159.66 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 16,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652.54/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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